JD 2440 out........ Oliver 1600 in ??

Thinking of selling our $13000 JD 2440 and buying a less expensive all around tractor. What's your thoughts on getting a Oliver 1600 ? 1650? 1500 or 1550 ? Would still like a loader on the replacement tractor. Some people say the Oliver front axle breaks. Was the 1650 improved ? Given same condition, is the Oliver diesel or gas a better engine (not concerned with fuel economy, mainly with reliability, parts, and starting in Wisconsin). use for 14' wheel disk, 3x16 plow, rear box blade, 3pt mounted 6 chisel plow, 24" posthole auger, 7' rot mower.

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